OFFICE FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT

Previous Announcements

Table 2.0: Archive of Selected NOAA Competitive Federal Funding Opportunities (FFOs)

Grant Opportunities Federal Funding Opportunity Announcements
(posted on Grants.gov)
Dates of Interest
Letters of Intent Proposal Deadline Earliest Start Date
2017 funded FFOs
Office for Coastal Management – Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program - FY 2017 Great Lakes Competition (PDF, 83KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
October 26, 2016
September 1, 2017
Office for Coastal Management – Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program Fiscal Year 2017 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program (PDF, 99KB) N/A 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. Eastern time,
November 4, 2016
August 1, 2017
Office for Coastal Management – Coastal Zone Management Administration Coastal Zone Management Projects of Special Merit Competition - Fiscal Year 2017 (PDF, 62KB) N/A 11:59 p.m. Eastern time,
November 18, 2016
October 1, 2017
Office for Coastal Management – NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program FY17 Coral Reef Conservation Program, Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants (PDF, 117KB) N/A 11:59 p.m. Eastern time,
January 11, 2017
July 1, 2017
Office for Coastal Management – Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2017 (PDF, 61KB) N/A 11:59 p.m. Eastern time,
February 3, 2017
July 1, 2017
Office for Coastal Management – NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program FY17-18 CRCP State and Territorial Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements (PDF, 93KB) Pre-applications 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, October 20, 2016 11:59 p.m. Eastern time,
February 16, 2017
July 1, 2017
NOAA-wide announcement. This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to partners who work with NOAA grant programs. FY2016 to FY2017 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 53KB). The notice requests proposals for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. This broad agency announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA competitive discretionary programs. It is not a mechanism for awarding congressionally directed funds. Funds have not yet been appropriated for any proposed activities in this notice. N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
September 30, 2017
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission
2016 funded FFOs
Office for Coastal Management –
Coastal Zone Management Administration
Coastal Zone Management Projects of Special Merit Competition - Fiscal Year 2016 (PDF, 68KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
December 18, 2015
October 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management –
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
FY16 Coral Reef Conservation Program, Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants (PDF, 194KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
January 6, 2016
July 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management –
Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program
Fiscal Year 2016 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program (PDF, 192KB) N/A 6:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. Eastern time,
January 19, 2016
August 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management –
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
FY16 CRCP Coral Reef NGO Partnership (PDF, 67KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
January 21, 2016
October 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management –
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program - FY 2016 Great Lakes Competition (PDF, 122KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
January 29, 2016
September 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management –
Coastal Zone Management Estuarine Research Reserves
National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2016 (PDF, 102KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
January 29, 2016
July 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management –
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
Coral Reef Conservation Program International Coral Reef Conservation Cooperative Agreements (PDF, 194KB) Pre-applications due 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time
November 19, 2015
11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
February 18, 2016
October 1, 2016
Office for Coastal Management
Additional information
FY 2015 Regional Coastal Resilience Grants Program (PDF, 169KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time
August 4, 2015
November 1, 2015
NOAA-wide announcement. This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs. FY2016 to FY2017 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 53KB). The notice requests proposals for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. This broad agency announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA competitive discretionary programs. It is not a mechanism for awarding congressionally directed funds. Funds have not yet been appropriated for any proposed activities in this notice. N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time,
May 15, 2016
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission
NOAA-wide announcement. This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs. NOAA's FY2014 - FY2015 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 157KB). The notice requests proposals for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. This broad agency announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA competitive discretionary programs. It is not a mechanism for awarding congressionally directed funds. Funds have not yet been appropriated for any proposed activities in this notice. N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time
September 30, 2015
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission
2015 funded FFOs
NOAA Office of Education Strengthening the Public's and/or K-12 Students' Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience to Extreme Weather Events and Environmental Changes (PDF, 166KB) N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time
April 13, 2015
October 1, 2015
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands Fiscal Year 2015 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program (PDF, 192KB) N/A 5:59 p.m. Pacific time/
11:59 p.m. ET
September 30, 2014
August 1, 2015
NOAA-wide announcement. This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs. NOAA's FY2014 - FY2015 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 157KB) The notice requests proposals for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. This broad agency announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA competitive discretionary programs. It is not a mechanism for awarding congressionally directed funds. Funds have not yet been appropriated for any proposed activities in this notice. N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time
May 15, 2015
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission
2014 funded FFOs
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY 2014 Coastal Resilience Networks (PDF, 160KB) N/A 8:59 p.m. Pacific time / 
11:59 p.m. ET 
April 11, 2014
September 1, 2014
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands Fiscal Year 2014 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program (PDF, 187KB) N/A 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time or
10:59 p.m. Eastern
January 7, 2014
July 1, 2014
Office for Coastal Management
FAQ
FY 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act for Coastal Resilience Networks
(PDF, 152KB)
N/A 11:59 p.m. ET
September 30, 2013
March 1, 2014
NOAA-wide announcement. This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs. NOAA's FY2014 - FY2015 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 157KB) The notice requests proposals for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals. This broad agency announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA competitive discretionary programs. It is not a mechanism for awarding congressionally directed funds. Funds have not yet been appropriated for any proposed activities in this notice. N/A 11:59 p.m.
Eastern time
May 15, 2014
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2012 - FY2013 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 48KB) N/A 11:59 p.m. ET
September 30, 2013
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2013 funded FFOs
Office for Coastal Management
Amendment #1 issued 2.15.2013
NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program - FY2013 Funding Competition (PDF, 97KB)

NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2013 Funding Awards (PDF, 134KB)

N/A 11:59 p.m. ET
February 20, 2013
October 1, 2013
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands
FY2013 Coastal Resilience Networks (PDF, 162KB) 4:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
9:59 p.m. ET
November 19, 2012
6:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
January 11, 2013
October 1, 2013
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands
Amendment #1 issued 10.22.2012
FY2013 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program (PDF, 188KB) 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
August 24, 2012
5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
October 31, 2012
July 1, 2013
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2012 - FY2013 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 48KB) N/A 11:59 p.m. ET
May 15, 2013
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2012 funded FFOs
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands
Amendment #1 issued 05.03.2012
Amendment #2 issued 05.16.2012
FY2012 Coastal Resilience Network (326KB, PDF) 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
March 30, 2012
5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
May 23, 2012
Earliest Start Date October 1, 2012
Office for Coastal Management NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program - FY2012 Funding Competition (PDF, 348KB)

NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program – FY2012 Funding Awards (PDF, 109KB)

N/A 11:59 p.m. ET
April 2, 2012
Earliest Start Date October 1, 2012
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY2012 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program (PDF, 282KB) 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
August 31, 2011
5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
September 30, 2011
July 1, 2012
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2012 - FY2013 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 48KB) N/A 11:59 p.m. ET
May 15, 2012
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2010 - FY2011 Broad Agency Announcement (PDF, 48KB) N/A 5:00 p.m. ET
September 30, 2011
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2011 funded FFOs
Office for Coastal Management

NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program - FY2011 Funding Competition

NOAA Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program - FY2011 Funding Awards

N/A 11:59 p.m. ET,
December 10, 2010
July 1, 2011
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY2011 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii Program 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m.
ET August 2, 2010
5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET,
September 15, 2010
July 1, 2011
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY2011 Coastal Resilience Network 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET
August 2, 2010
5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET,
September 15, 2010
October 1, 2011
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2010 - FY2011 Broad Agency Announcement N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
May 15, 2011
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2010 funded FFOs
IOOS Program Office FY 2010 Integrated Ocean Observing System Implementation (PDF) N/A 5 p.m. ET,
October 30, 2009
October 1, 2010
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY 2010 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program, Hawaii N/A 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:59 p.m. ET,
August 31, 2009
June 1, 2010
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2010 - FY2011 Broad Agency Announcement N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
May 15, 2010
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY 2009 Broad Agency Announcement N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
September 30, 2009
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2009 funded FFOs
NOAA B-WET is an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, related professional development for teachers, and helps to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest, the northern Gulf of Mexico and New England. NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
January 26, 2009
October 1, 2009
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands
Amendment #1 issued 08.11.2008
FY 2009 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program, Hawaii (PDF) N/A 5:59 p.m. Hawaii time / 11:59 p.m. ET, August 29, 2008 June 1, 2009
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY 2008 Broad Agency Announcement(PDF, 48KB) N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
September 30, 2008
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2008 funded FFOs
NOAA Office of Education announcement. This announcement might be of interest to office partners interested in applying Bay Watershed and Training activities in the Pacific Northwest, the northern Gulf of Mexico, and New England regions. NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program. N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
April 16, 2008
October 1, 2008
Office for Coastal Management – Gulf Coast
FAQ
"FY 2008 Gulf of Mexico Alliance Governors' Action Plan Implementation" (PDF) 4:00 p.m. ET
January 10, 2008
4:00 p.m. ET,
February 8, 2008
October 1, 2008
Office-Wide Federal Funding Opportunity
Amendment #1 issued 11.14.2007
Amendment #2 issued 02.08.2008
FY 2008 Implementation of Regional Integrated Ocean Observing Systems (PDF) 5:00 p.m. ET
September 12, 2007
5:00 p.m. ET,
December 3, 2007
August 1, 2008
Oceans and Human Health Initiative's (OHHI) External Grants Program FY 2008 Oceans and Human Health Initiative, External Grants Program (PDF) 5:00 p.m. ET
August 15, 2007
5:00 p.m. ET,
November 15, 2007
August 1, 2008
Office-Wide Federal Funding Opportunity FY 2008 Integrated Ocean Observing System Regional Association Support (PDF) N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
August 22, 2007
May 1, 2008
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY 2008 By Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program, Hawaii (PDF) N/A 5:00 p.m. Hawaii time /
11:00 p.m. ET,
August 15, 2007
June 1, 2008
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY 2008 Broad Agency Announcement N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
May 15, 2008
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2007 Broad Agency Announcement
N/A 5:00 p.m. ET,
September 28, 2007
If found meritorious, generally 3 to 6 months after submission.
2007 funded FFOs
Office-Wide Federal Funding Opportunity Information resources supporting the resiliency of coastal areas in the U.S. portion of the Gulf of Mexico (PDF) 6/30/2006 8/15/2006 3/1/2007
Landscape Characterization & Restoration Climate & Weather Impacts on Society and the Environment (CWISE) (PDF) N/A 8/28/2006 4/1/2007
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands Bay Watershed Education & Training Program (B-WET) (PDF) N/A 8/30/2006 5/1/2007
Regional IOOS Development
Amendment #1 issued 04.23.2007
FY 2007 Regional Integrated Ocean Observing System Development (PDF) 1/31/2007 4/17/2007 1/1/2008
NOAA-wide announcement
This announcement relates to all NOAA line agencies and may be of interest to office partners who work with NOAA grant programs.
NOAA's FY2007 Broad Agency Announcement(PDF, 46KB)
N/A 5:00 p.m. ET, September 28, 2007 If found meritorious, generally will be 3 to 6 months after receipt by NOAA.
2006 funded FFOs
Coastal Learning Services (CLS) FY2006 Office for Coastal Management Performance Measurement Technical Assistance (PDF) N/A 10/3/2005 3/1/2006
Coastal Learning Services (CLS) FY2006 Office for Coastal Management Leadership Training for Coastal Managers and Scientists(PDF) N/A 10/3/2005 3/1/2006
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Integration and Development (I&D) FY2006 Office for Coastal Management Application of Spatial Technology for Coastal Management  (PDF) N/A 10/3/2005 4/1/2006
Landscape Characterization and Restoration (LCR) FY 2006 Office for Coastal Management Environmental Characterization of a U.S. Coastal Region (PDF) N/A 10/3/2005 4/1/2006
Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands FY2006 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program, Hawai’i (PDF) N/A 10/14/2005 4/1/2006
2005 funded FFOs        
Coastal Remote Sensing (CRS) FY2005 Office for Coastal Management
Remote Sensing for Coastal Management
(PDF)
N/A 10/1/2004 3/1/2005
Director's Office FY2005 Office for Coastal Management Integrated Ocean Observing Systems (PDF) N/A 10/1/2004 5/1/2005
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Integration and Development (I&D) FY2005 Office for Coastal Management Application of Spatial Technology for Coastal Management (PDF) 7/15/2004 9/1/2004 4/1/2005
Landscape Characterization and Restoration (LCR) FY2005 Office for Coastal Management Environmental Characterization of a Coastal Estuary, Watershed, or Special Management Area located entirely or in part within California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific U.S. Island Territories, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (PDF) N/A 10/1/2004 3/1/2005
2004 funded FFOs
Coastal Remote Sensing (CRS) Use Of Commercial Remote Sensing Products To Solve Costal Management Issues (PDF) N/A 10/6/2003 5/1/2004
Director's Office Coastal Observing System Support (PDF) N/A 10/31/2003 5/1/2004
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Integration and Development (I&D) Applications Of Spatial Technology For Coastal Management (PDF) N/A 10/6/2003 5/1/2004
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Integration and Development (I&D) Technical Assistance for Coastal Managers Program (PDF) N/A 3/15/2004 6/1/2004
Information Resources  Coastal Data And Information (PDF) N/A 10/6/2003 5/1/2004
Landscape Characterization & Restoration (LCR) Environmental Characterization For A United States Estuary, Watershed, Or Special Management Area In The Northeastern United States (PDF) N/A 10/6/2003 5/1/2004
2003 funded FFOs (one announcement for all items below [PDF])
Coastal Remote Sensing (CRS) Use of Commercial Remote Sensing Products To Solve Coastal Management Issues N/A 10/4/2002 3/3/2003
Information Resources  Coastal Data and Information N/A 10/4/2002 3/3/2003
Integration and Development (I&D) Applications of Spatial Technology for Coastal Management N/A 10/4/2002 3/3/2003
Landscape Characterization & Restoration (LCR) Environmental Characterization for a United States Estuary, Watershed, or Special Management Area in the Southern United States or the Caribbean N/A 10/4/2002 3/3/2003
Outreach Special Projects for the Pacific Islands N/A 10/4/2002 3/3/2003
Outreach Special Projects N/A 10/4/2002 3/3/2003
2002 funded FFOs (one announcement for all items below [PDF])
Coastal Remote Sensing (CRS) Examination of Impervious Surface Impacts Upon Coastal Water Quality N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Director's Office Coastal Management Decision Making Tools N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Information Resources  Coastal Data and Information N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Integration and Development (I&D) Bathymetric Data Collection N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Integration and Development (I&D) New Data Models for Marine Conservation N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Integration and Development (I&D) Permitting N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Landscape Characterization and Restoration (LCR) Information Resource for a United States Watershed in the Great Lakes Drainage Basin N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Outreach Coastal Program Coordination and Development N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Outreach Special Projects N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
Outreach Special Projects for the Pacific Islands N/A 1/11/2002 8/1/2002
2001 funded FFOs (one announcement for all items below [PDF])
Landscape Characterization & Restoration (LCR) Information Resource For A West Coast United States Watershed N/A 1/12/2001 8/1/2001
Integration and Development (I&D) Bathymetric Data Collection N/A 1/12/2001 8/1/2001
Special Projects Special Projects N/A 1/12/2001 8/1/2001
Special Projects Special Projects for the Pacific Islands N/A 1/12/2001 8/1/2001
Special Projects Technical Assistantship For The Pacific Islands N/A 1/12/2001 8/1/2001
2000 funded FFOs (one announcement for all items below [PDF])
Coastal Change and Analysis Program Development of terrestrial land cover change data and benthic habitat to monitor change in coastal habits. N/A 12/1/1999 and 6/1/2000 4/1/2000 and 9/1/2000
Coastal Technology Services Coastal Technology Demonstration and Verification N/A 12/21/1999 5/1/2000
Integration and Development (I&D) Bathymetric Data Collection N/A 12/21/1999 5/1/2000
Landscape Characterization & Restoration (LCR) Information Resource for the Management Needs of a Northeastern United States Estuarine Watershed or Coastal Management Area N/A 12/21/1999 5/1/2000
Special Projects Special technical, management, or planning projects related to growth management in coastal areas or human use of coastal resources. N/A 12/21/1999 5/1/2000